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$157+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, AL (SBA - BHM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BHM
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Birmingham (BHM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$497
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Birmingham flight deals.
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:23 pmSBA - BHM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:47 pmBHM - SBA
1 stop19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$686
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:45 amSBA - BHM
2 stops9h 07mDelta
Tue 5/139:33 amBHM - SBA
2 stops14h 28mDelta
Deal found 5/1$697

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Santa BarbaraBirmingham

SBA - BHM

SBABHM

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/21

1:12 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$157

Santa BarbaraBirmingham

SBA - BHM

SBABHM

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/29

8:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$176

Santa BarbaraBirmingham

SBA - BHM

SBABHM

Santa Barbara

Fri 7/4

5:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$190

Santa BarbaraBirmingham

SBA - BHM

SBABHM

Santa Barbara

Mon 5/19

12:23 pm-8:53 am

1 stop18h 30m

$225

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Deals found on 4/30

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Birmingham in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Birmingham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham, Alabama ranges from 3.4 - 5.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham, Alabama when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, Alabama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Birmingham. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $157. Users have also found prices from $176 and $190 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Birmingham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Santa Barbara to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Birmingham

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Birmingham. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$350Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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